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About Agder

Facts about Agder • One region - two counties • Aust-Agder county • Vest-Agder county • 30 municipalities • The county capital in Vest-Agder is Kristiansand (82 000 inhabitants) • The county capital in Aust-Agder is Arendal (42 000 inhabitants) • Combined area of 16500 km 3 • Combined population: 283 000 persons • Unemploymentrate: 3 %

Agder – from sea to mountains

Cultural life

University of Agder • The newest university in Norway • Located in Kristiansand Grimstad • Research and development • Education • www. uia. no

Demografic issues Aging population • Increased demand on public services • Health care • Elderly care • Requries innovation in public sector • Deliver the same services with fewer hands • Focus on e-health

Share of total population growth in Agder for the period 2009 - 2015

Main issues and aims for Agder • CLIMATE: • THE GOOD LIFE: • EDUCATION: • COMMUNICATIONS: • CULTURE AND THE ARTS: Experiences for life High ambitions– low emissions Agder for everyone Value creation based on knowledge The sustainable choices